Latch-operating mechanism for a panic egress device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4978151
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07394886

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The mechanism is configured to operate both a primary latch bolt and secondary latches, and provides for immediate, ready egress for the side of a door to which the mechanism is mounted, but offers high security for the other, outside of the door. The latch bolt is directly controlled by a first linkage, and the secondary latches are directly controlled by a second linkage. During egress, both linkages translate together, via a pin connection. However, a lost motion arrangement prevents retraction of either the bolt, or the secondary latches, if the other is compromised (or operated by a key or combination). From the outside, high security side of the door, the latch bolt and the secondary latches must be retracted together.

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VON DUPRIN LLC2720 TOBEY DRIVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46219

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coleman, Michael D Zionsville, IN 27 261
Stadtfeld, Kerry W Greenwood, IN 3 49

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